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“Caloric restriction alone results in reduced IGF-1 levels and thus does not produce rejuvenating effects. In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick and Dr. Valter Longo discuss how IGF-1 is involved in the regenerative aspect of the two phases of fasting and refeeding.”

“While sanitation and clean drinking water are critical to survival, the over sterilization of our environment may play a role in modulating the human immune system. In this clip, Dr. Charles Raison highlights how ancient practices such as heat exposure, long-distance running, and fasting may promote well-being in the modern world.”

“A growing body of evidence indicates that the fasting-mimicking diet may be beneficial in treating autoimmune disorders. In these Aliquot segments, Dr. Rhonda Patrick and Dr. Valter Longo describe the roles that diet and fasting play in maintaining or restoring proper immune function.”

“The timing of eating and exercise, especially in elite athletes, hasn't been studied and may, in fact, require self-experimentation by the athletes to identify the perfect interval of fasting to support their optimal performance.”

“Fasting can deplete the body's stores of electrolytes, especially during prolonged fasts or during periods of exercise when electrolytes can be lost during sweat. Because electrolytes are non-calories, replenishment does not appear to alter circadian rhythms.”

“Autophagy is an intracellular degradation system involved in the disassembly and recycling of unnecessary or dysfunctional cellular components. Fasting – even short periods of overnight fasting that occurs during time-restricted eating – induces autophagy, providing a kind of daily maintenance for the body.”

“Alterations in nutrient status that regulate autophagy Starvation and fasting In the fed state, the body synthesizes essential cellular components from readily available macromolecules and stockpiles the surplus.”

“In a clinical trial, researchers subjected people to three cycles of a fasting-mimicking diet and measured biomarkers including cholesterol, triglycerides, fasting glucose, IGF-1, blood pressure, and C-reactive protein.”

“Scientists have identified various bioactive compounds that mimic some of the ways in which calorie restriction or fasting work. The best-studied of these so-called mimetics include resveratrol, a polyphenol found in grapes and wine, and spermidine, a polyamine compound found in cheese and mushrooms.”

“A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that both fasting and the body's circadian rhythms are factors in the body's ability to repair DNA damage. Periods without eating can enable the body to rest and clear away damaged cells, which secrete compounds that contribute to inflammation.”